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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1945

Page

3

Local Notes From Clermont and State Government

Clermont editor Bess Tschantz issues receipts for new and renewal subscriptions as publication pays its way. State officials, including Sherman Needham and Lou Gardner, work on the Iowa Official Register while Young Republicans push for a national convention or a Midwest federation meeting in Des Moines. Governor Blue plans appointments to hospital and tax committees to advance legislative goals this month.

Clermont Bess Tschantz Official Register Iowa Official Register Red Book Sherman W. Needham Needham Lou Gardner Blue Inet Senate House

Retirement Fund Set Up in 1945 Session

Was impossible to know how many had enlisted until federal departments released information. Inductions counted, but voluntary service numbers remained unclear. Estimated as two and a half to three times Iowa World War I enlistments. Dr. Wilbur R. Miller urged a lay state hospital trustees board, nonpaid, to audit hospitals regionally. He pushed separate medical boards for mental hospitals and stricter commitment laws permitting admission on two-physician certification.

Iowa Wilbur R. Miller University of Iowa Psychopathic Hospital Cedar Rapids Board of Control

Governor's family to move into Des Moines home under lease

In Des Moines a state executive may relocate his family to a home owned by Michiel Dearth. Bradley, recently named head of the surplus war goods disposal agency, would arrange a Washington placement if the 60 day cancellation clause allows. The matter involves probate and district court notices dated June 4, 1985, with background references to Navy and government roles.

Blue Des Moines W. S. Bradley Bradley Michiel Dearth Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace Washington Conrad Arness Ginia Edwin Arness Decoran Law Postville Iowa Burling & Palas Attorne Fayette County J Gilbert L. Ostlic West Union Laws

Noxious weed destruction order issued by Fayette County board

The Fayette County Iowa Board of Supervisors adopts a five year weed destruction program. It orders landowners to destroy primary noxious weeds by dates in 1943, sets penalties for noncompliance, and directs publication and notice. The action targets leafy spurge Canadian thistle Russian knapweed wild carrot and other pests with a weed commissioner overseeing implementation.

Spahr & Iee Lbr Alton Bram Henry HH. Hawkeys Artura Tatcott Trus- Selma “Hein Thorson Tire Bervice ahatrvenIne Union Os ‘van Sickie Geri Warnike Ward Harry Wenger Tignat Wetton Ardyce Woodside Lyal Whittenbaugh Wheeler Sup. Co W. A de Vale & Towne Mfg Cepaire Board of Supervisors Fayette County Iowa Oroik Efmite Hazel Genring County Auittor

Death and funeral of Mrs. Gunder Nygaard Ostlie

Mrs. Gunder Nygaard Ostlie born March 4 1890 suffered a stroke May 10 and died May 28 at fifty five years two months and twenty four days. Survived by husband two sons six sisters two brothers and two grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Sebudde funeral home Postville and 2 30 at the Clermont church. Casket bearers listed. burial at Clermont Protestant cemetery.

Ella Sophia Ostlie Gilbert Ostlie

Gilbert Ostlie obituary notes long life and family ties

Gilbert L Ostlie was born June 4 1859 in Norway and died May 30 after a heart attack at eighty five years eleven months and twenty six days. He came to America as a child with his parents and settled near Clermont. He married Anna Jacobson on Sept 7 1886. she preceded him in death nine years. Ten children were born. one son Archie predeceased him and one daughter Eva Nygaard died May 28. Surviving are six daughters and two sons, including Alma Anderson Hazel Olsen Helen Yauslin Clermont and Blanche Wan.

East Clermont Gunder Nygard Glen Ostlie Farm Cisrence Stockton Calif Alma Anderson Hazel Olson Helen Yauslin Clermont Blanche Wander West Union Clara Olson Elgin Gladys Halverson Postgilis Henry Lloyd Osilie Waterloo Archie Ozttie Nygsard Jing Ing Nerseit Sebutte Postville X. Olsem Arthur E. Olsen Oscar Lien Henry Mitceson Clifford Kittelson Liga Aanes Fiewes Clanne Osen Gladys Youslin Yvonne War LaVente Swen RieThEn Wes Probettant Ds Jane Ws Fanersi Aret Mera Lingh Ostiie Waserie Mon Tres Lien Leray Biss N.N. Larson Dalsts Ming A. J. Iriete Moss Clarence Wygeers Stanley Gilbert L. Ostlie Norway Lara Ostlie America Cleremont Sam ‘Erickson Manjhood Anna ‘Jacobson Archie Eva Nygaard Hazel Olsen Blanche Wan

Longtime farmer and local official laid to rest in Clermont area

Obituary notes the passing of a West Clermont farmer who lived on the same farm for 65 years. He served 40 years as secretary of the Gunder Clermont telephone company, survived by a large family including 26 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, with six grandsons in the service. Funeral services held at Schutter funeral home in Postville and West Clermont church, with funeral party and attendees named. Continuous thanks extended to those who assisted and paid tribute.

Gunder-Clermont Telephone Company Alma Anderson Schutter Postville West Clermont Annabelle Loftsgard Joyce Amundson Milo Olson Marion Olson Leo Ostlie Aiden Anderson Vernon Anderson Harvey Anderson Betty Feilett Hiram Olson Wm. Hitch Mm Lloyd Ostlie Waterloo Tros. Lien Leroy Minn N. N. Larson Duluth Asvin A. J. Lindberg Minneapolis Clarence Nygaard Stanley, N. D

Obituary for Christian P Nelson at Clermont Lutheran Church

Christian P Nelson died May 20 1545 at his Clermont farm after a long illness He emigrated to America and married Martha Hanson Sept 3 1903 They had seven children Lillian Ann Mat Henry Bessie LaVerne Palas Clermont and others Grandchildren included A sister in Erskine MN and many relatives The funeral was at West Clermont Lutheran Church Rev Nesset officiating Interment at Clermont cemetery Card of Thanks from the Nelson family

Christign BP Nelson Helen Nelson Norwery Hhis Meer Ciermont America Clermont Martha Hanson Lillian Anns Mat Henry Bessie LaVerm Palas Timon Thompen E.g.n Ome Nelo West Clermont Nesset Christian P

Visit by Halverson Johnson and Lestinas Near McGregor

Lillian Halverson and Arlene Johnson visited last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lestina near McGregor.

Lillian Halverson Arlene Johnson Mrs. Gerald Lestina McGregor

Clermont Area Social Notes From Local Residents

Visitors and gatherings fill a Clermont area week with many neighbors hosting and attending events. Families from Postville Decorah Spirit Lake West Union and Millville join in dinners picnics and a birthday celebration while surgeries and a funeral mark recent life events.

Poultry Raising Upends Ration Rules For Chicks

Successful poultry raisers determine that starting grain feed at eight weeks with whole oats and shelled corn works best. Time and feed are not wasted on hens not laying. these should be culled and sold. The meat is needed.

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Clermont Enterprise Enterprise Iowa. Press Association National Editorial Association Moses Marks Florida Herbert Brownell John Budd Atlantic Budd Central Committee Brownell Will State of Herbert D. Klammer Rtle Peter Peeve A. B Chandler Kentucky Washington Senators Mrs. Gunder Nygaard Nygard Glen Nygaerd Ane Larry Hip Calidren Christ P. Nelson Arthur Dibble Higin Spokene Wash Nels Gilbert Martin Nelson Melvin Anderson Gene H. O. Sandvord Mortis Inez Wolf Ossian Mons Hanson Thor Spirit Lake Frank Sieleman H. A. Lubke Otto Schmelzer Art Meckelson Oscar Larson George Smith Decorah Gilbert Hanson J Hans J. Larson Edwin Gunderson Anna Tillie Swenn Paul Wells Ernest Johnson John Helgerson Canton Fred Lawson Lester D. Smith Clay Lawson Luana Joe Evans Buddy Waukon Milton Helgerson Milo Castalia Wm .Wilson Gladys Barnes Elkader Richard Griebenow Dennis Ed Barnes Iva Jean West Clermont Lutheran Church Henry Hartman Louisa Meyer Olivar Schultz Elkxader Harold Bennett Meyer LeAnna Osmundson Postville Hospital E. H. Brandt Otto Brandt R. L. Brandt R. J. Brandt Fred Kuhse Bill Kuhse Alvin Meyer Darlene Velez Vernon Kugle Elda Schultz Ralph Gunderson L. L. Carr John Zoeckler Johnnie W. R. Blake Earl Thompson Emma Gunderson Decorah Hospital Thore Thompson Wadena Charles Fay Frank Fay Julian Moe Helen Amelia Hoye John Moe Hans Bilden Lolita Blake Laura ‘Holman Mia. Lavanda Zoeckler Virginia Rullison I. C. Jerdee Clermont, Iowa Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and Funeral Home Firemen's 56Th Annual Tom Owen and His Cowboys John Deere John Deere Engineering Department Richard L. Olson John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts
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